A bill that would give further incentives to TV shows that choose to film in New Mexico passed a House committee on a unanimous vote and will now move to the full House for consideration.
The House Taxation and Revenue Committee passed the legislation on Friday.
The bill has two main provisions. One would give TV shows additional incentives to film in New Mexico. Currently, TV shows and films each reach a 25 percent tax credit for … Read entire article »

A bill introduced by a Republican state Representative would make it a third-degree felony for a woman who was impregnated as the result of a rape or incest to have an abortion.
Update (11:20 am): Rep. Brown announced that she will put in a substitute bill. See her comments at the bottom of the post.
House Bill 206, brought by Rep. Cathrynn Brown, R-Carlsbad, is sure to be one of the most controversial bills of the session. … Read entire article »